Gulu, Uganda
Gulu is among Uganda’s fastest growing intermediary cities. With a population of around 150,000 inhabitants and more than 275,000 persons living in the wider district, Gulu represents the largest urban center in the Northern Region of Uganda. Migration and (internal) displacement related to the past civil war, conflicts in the region, economic inequality, climate change and environmental degradation play an important role in shaping Gulu city.
Garissa, Kenya
The Kenyan city of Garissa is home to approximately 500,000 inhabitants and is the main urban center of Garissa County, making it a major economic hub. Garissa holds great significance in terms of urban migration and displacement in a context of regional conflicts, economic flows, climate change, and environmental degradation.